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Juneteenth, US Holiday

USA TODAY · 1d

When is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday? Everything to know about its history

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.

The Washington Post · 2d

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War’s end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

Bloomberg L.P. · 17h

What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

Juneteenth, United States postal service

Are post offices closed for Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed this Thursday

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,

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Is there mail on Juneteenth 2025? See all open stores, services and more closed on June 19

Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Thursday, June 19, 2025

What’s open and closed in Massachusetts on Juneteenth 2025

Here’s a list of what is open and what is closed in Massachusetts for Juneteenth, June 19, 2025. Banks: Most banks will be closed, but check with your local bank.

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Celebrating Juneteenth in the Las Vegas Valley

The Las Vegas valley is gearing up for a weekend of Juneteenth commemorations and celebrations. Juneteenth, an annual holiday ...

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Juneteenth 160 years later

Juneteenth commemorates one of the country’s oldest and most painful journeys: the ongoing fight for true, tangible and ...

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Former President Biden may attend Juneteenth celebrations on Galveston Island

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden might be a special guest at a Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island. It ...

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Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, won't lead annual Walk for Freedom march, granddaughter says

Opal Lee, "The Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not participate in this year's Walk for Freedom after her recent ...

Philly's Juneteenth celebrations include a block party, arts festival and parade

The festivities begin Thursday with live entertainment and games at the African American Museum and end Sunday with a concert ...

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LIST | Ways to celebrate Juneteenth around the DMV

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration (Thursday, June 19, starting at 11 a.m.) 165 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md. Freedom ...

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Your guide to Juneteenth 2025 events in Philadelphia

Juneteenth is just around the corner! Here are a few events happening in Philadelphia this week to celebrate this historic ...

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Is the DMV open on Juneteenth? Yes, here's what else is in Pensacola, Florida

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...

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